16th October 2023
Weed control: Companion conservation
Is it possible to successfully companion crop oilseed rape to help control cabbage stem flea beetle and claim SFI payments, while keeping weeds firmly under control? CPM investigates.
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16th October 2023
Sustainable transitions: Going fungicide-free
From fungicide-free wheat to blended varieties, farmers across Staffordshire are working with independent agronomists to build towards a more sustainable future. CPM finds out what they’ve been trialling.
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13th October 2023
Defending maize
Can maize shrug off its reputation of being a much-scrutinised crop that damages the environment and poses a flooding risk? CPM joined growers at Severn Trent’s Stoke Bardolph AD site to learn how to maximise…
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13th October 2023
Forward-thinking farmers: An intelligent harvest
Real-time monitoring of field operations has helped one Hertfordshire grower to keep on top of harvest and make agile decisions without being in the combine cab. CPM unlocks the benefits of digital platform, FieldView.
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13th October 2023
Agroforestry: Farming in 3D
With prime arable land at a premium and the human race limited to a finite planet, surely it’s impossible to create more productive outdoor space? Not according to one Cambridgeshire grower who believes it’s wholly…
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21st August 2023
Tech Talk: All is not lost
From the field to the store, potato sprout suppression strategies require attention to detail at every stage. CPM calls on one of the industry’s specialists to discuss tuber management techniques and the product options currently…
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20th August 2023
Redekop: Same weeds, new thinking
During a particularly intense year for grassweed pressure, what learnings can be shared by three growers who’ve been investigating a novel method of control at harvest? CPM finds out.
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19th August 2023
Lamport: Blackgrass – never forgotten
Agrovista’s flagship trial site began life investigating innovative blackgrass control measures but later evolved into a full soil health showcase. Luckily, the team never lost sight of that original goal, a tactic proven valuable this…
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18th August 2023
Grassweeds: Switching the narrative
The hot topic this season has undoubtedly been grassweeds and the challenge they’ve become. CPM collates some of the latest expertise to help reinforce the message that best practice will eventually prevail.
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18th August 2023
Industry investment: Integrated innovation
Following the relaunch of Corteva’s R&D site in Germany, CPM headed over to learn what the company’s upcoming plans could mean for UK growers and beyond.
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18th August 2023
Sugar beet: Capitalising on the canopy
Effectively managing the canopy characteristics of sugar beet is the foundation of a healthy and profitable crop. In a world where the list of pest and disease threats keeps growing, CPM explores the importance of…
